Gorilla Peppers (Grains of Selim, Uda (Igbo name in Nigeria), Ethiopian pepper, Ashanti pepper, Kimba / Senegal pepper, sometimes called West African long pepper)

Gorilla Peppers (Grains of Selim, Uda, Ethiopian pepper, Ashanti pepper, Kimba / Senegal pepper) are the dried seeds of Piper guineense, a pepper vine native to the Guinea forest region of West Africa. It shares its genus with black pepper (Piper nigrum). We sell the seeds only, not the pods.

🌿 Flavor & Aroma

Compared to black pepper, it is:

• Smokier and more resinous, almost incense-like
• Slightly bitter
• Mildly peppery in heat
• Layered with notes of clove, eucalyptus, camphor, and allspice

🍲 Where You'll Find It

Common in West African cooking:

• Pepper soups
• Stews with goat or fish
• Smoked meat dishes
• Spice blends for broths

🧂 How to Use It

• Break or crack the seeds before use
• Simmer in soups or stews to release flavor
• Often removed before serving, similar to a bay leaf
• Also known as Grains of Selim, Uda, Ethiopian pepper, Ashanti pepper, Kimba, Senegal pepper, or West African long pepper

Sold by weight, per oz